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in which they function. From the establishment of the
first Mission, erected at Okanagan in the year 1857,
churches are today well represented. Their work
has developed along many lines, embracing a large
amount of social service in the districts in which they
operate.

In the realm of sport British Columbia has attained
an enviable position considering its limited popula-
tion. It has produced such athletes as Percy Willi-
ams, 1928 Olympic winner of 100-yard and 220-yard
sprints; Duncan McNaughton, Olympic high jump
winner at Los Angeles in 1932; Eleanor Young and
Caroline Deacon who wrested the singles and
doubles Canadian Tennis championships; Lillian
Palmer and Mary Frizzel, who have won for Canada
honours on dirt tracks; and many others whose efforts
are rapidly bearing recognition. In amateur fields
every scope of sport is enjoyed... soccer, rugby, ice
and grass hockey, badminton, lawn-bowling, golf,
tennis and lacrosse.

The Little Theatre movement, an amateur organi-
zation endeavouring to promote a better understand-
ing of the legitimate stage, is well represented. Their
efforts along these lines are very commendable, each
year production of well known plays is undertaken.

In bringing to a close this chapter briefly describ-

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